2018 Kia Optima transmission — (AT), 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) price snapshot
- Low
- $301
- Average
- $1,934
- High
- $3,000

Year & trim-specific price guide
A used 2018 Kia Optima transmission ((AT), 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)) costs $301 to $3,000, with a median asking price of $1,898. Based on 43 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $301–$3,000 | 30 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $1,565–$2,030 | 5 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $1,500–$2,332 | 8 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $301–$3,000 overall range
Trim-specific context
This pricing covers the (AT), 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) variant of the 2018 Kia Optima transmission, based on 43 priced listings. Its $1,898 median is 280% above the 2018 Kia Optima transmission overall median of $500.
There are 6 other transmission variants available for the 2018 Kia Optima.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
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Common questions
Based on 43 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Kia Optima transmission in the (AT), 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) variant lists between $301 and $3,000, with a median asking price of $1,898.
In our current dataset, the (AT), 1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo) variant appears only for the 2018 model year.